Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Inner Calm Amidst Unexpected Trials

Anxiety & Distress
Hasan HadithMusnad Ahmad 23800

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.

O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is inevitable, and Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone among Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the remover of my anxiety.

Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.

When to Read

Recite this dua when you feel overwhelmed by unexpected challenges, when anxiety starts to creep in, or when you feel unprepared for a situation. It’s a profound way to turn to Allah (SWT) for solace and strength, reminding yourself that He is in control and has provided the ultimate guidance.

How to Read

Recite with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's (SWT) power. Understand that the Quran is a source of immense peace and wisdom. While the wording is powerful, the true essence comes from a heart seeking comfort and clarity from the Creator. Make sure to pause and reflect on each phrase as you recite it.

Virtues & Benefits

This comprehensive dua connects the recitation to Allah's (SWT) names and attributes, highlighting the absolute reliance of the servant upon the Master. The greatest benefit lies in its direct request to make the Quran the source of peace for the heart, light for the chest, and a means to overcome sadness and worry. This reflects the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ own reliance on the Quran for comfort.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate with these words: "Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abduka, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi." (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is inevitable, and Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone among Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the remover of my anxiety.) This hadith was narrated by Imam Ahmad in his Musnad.
Hasan HadithMusnad Ahmad 23800
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